Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2009 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,545

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,120

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,552

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,595 $27,246 $27,531 $28,772
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 395      
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
Sunroof 750 750    
Roof rails     150  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990  
Cargo net       100
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 328      
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
Sunroof 622 622    
Roof rails     124  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822  
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 4,615 2,895 3,285 100
Options (change) 3,830 2,402 2,726 80
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $30,545 $32,730 $33,425 $30,890
Total Invoice $28,120 $30,343 $30,952 $29,672

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Equinox dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,545$32,730$33,425$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,175-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$31,380$32,250$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$1,705$0
Total Invoice$28,120$30,343$30,952$29,672
Adjustments for Features0-1,252-1,088-3,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,120$29,091$29,864$25,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$971$1,744$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags   $350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,960$5,310$5,135$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,175$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252-1,088-3,967

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in179.6 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft366.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.